Virginia
Meador asked that the Board recognize the SCCLA Technology
and Parliamentary Procedures groups at Powell Valley Middle
School that won the State and will go on to compete in the
nationals.

Jeff
Salyers asked that the resolution concerning the Wise County
PSA's remittance due the County and the annual Audit be
removed from the agenda.He noted that a letter was faxed to Administrator
Sealover this afternoon resolving this matter.

Chairman
Stallard stated that this resolution would be beneficial
to the County to have as a matter of record to prevent future
problems.Therefore,
he said this item would be left on the agenda.

A
motion was made by Bob Adkins, seconded by Virginia Meador,
to approve the agenda as presented with the additions.

Aye-Barry NelsonNay-Jeff Salyers
(Because he asked that an item

Be
removed & it wasn't)Edgar Mullins

Betty Cornett

Doug Stallard

Bob Adkins

Robby Robbins

Virginia Meador

IN
RE:ADELPHIA
CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT/DAVE HARRIS

David
Harris, with Custom's Communications, stated that he has
been working with the Franchise Cable Committee for the
past year regarding the renewal of the Cable Franchise Agreement
with Adelphia Communications. The Board has already approved
the Cable Franchise Agreements with Charter Communications
and Scott Telcom.

Mr.
Harris summarized the Adelphia Cable Franchise Agreement
in that it is a non-exclusive, revocable for cause, agreement
with a term based on the upgrade and rebuild of the cable
system.If
Adelphia completes the upgrade of the system within 25-months,
the term is 20 years; if upgrade is completed in 36-months,
the term is 15 years; and if the upgrade is completed in
48-months, the term is 10 years.If the upgrade is not completed within 48-months,
the franchise is considered null and void and Adelphia will
be obligated to begin the franchise process under the provisions
of an initial franchise proceeding; pay the application
fee of $25,000.

A
performance review may be conducted in open hearing before
the Board at any time and re-openers are provided.

Upon
upgrade of the system, Adelphia will install and pay for
a government access channel.The channel will be shared by the County and towns
and will be capable of character generated announcements,
video playback and emergency announcements.

The
agreement provides customer service standards and the County
will receive a 5% franchise fee, based on the Gross Subscriber
Revenue.Adelphia
will extend cable plant to 20 homes per mile.Custom Communications staff is working with Adelphia
and County GIS to map the 20 homes per mile so the plant
can be extended.

The
upgrade of the system includes installation of fiber optic
cable, upgraded head end and additional channels and two-way
(Internet Connections).A rebuild to 860 Megahertz is scheduled within the
Franchise Agreement.

All
items mentioned in the Needs Assessment summary have been
incorporated in the franchise agreement or are addressed
in the Enabling ordinance.

Mr.
Harris noted that Adelphia has agreed to the terms of the
franchise agreement, and the Negotiating Team recommends
that the Board approve the Cable Television Franchise Agreement
with Adelphia and authorize the Chairman to execute the
Agreement.

Chairman
Stallard stated that the Cable Franchise Agreement would
be sent out for public hearing at the June Workshop meeting.

IN
RE:PUBLIC
EXPRESSION

Ms.
Blevins asked the Board to consider changing the due date
for taxes since Social Security checks are received by many
elderly and disabled on the third week of each month.Since the due date of the taxes is set for the 15th,
those people have to pay a penalty for paying late.She said the 25th of the month would be
better for people drawing Social Security checks.Also, more time is needed between receiving the tax
tickets and the time they are due.

There
being no further comments, the public expression period
was closed.

IN
RE:ROADS AND
HIGHWAYS

T.
G. Branson, Highway Resident Engineer, advised that bids
were being let on the installation of a warning light in
Tacoma.

He
informed the Board that the jail inmate crew is doing an
excellentjob in removing trash from the highways throughout the County.

There
were several requests from Board members for Mr. Branson
to review and report back at the next meeting.

IN
RE:CONSENT
AGENDA

Edgar
Mullins asked that budget amendment No. 33 be removed from
the consent agenda and voted on as a separate item.

Betty
Cornett asked that the Resolution concerning Wise County
PSA remittance due the County and the annual Audit be removed
from the consent agenda and voted on as a separate item.

Barry
Nelson made a motion to adopt the consent agenda as follows
with the items removed as requested.Bob Adkins seconded the motion.The motion was unanimously approved.

Authorize
County Administrator to sign appropriate documents on
behalf of the Board

IN
RE:RESOLUTION
VACoGROUP SELF INSURANCE RISK POOL

RESOLUTION
#2003

(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)

IN
RE:BUDGET
AMENDMENT NO. 33

A
motion was made by Jeff Salyers, seconded by Bob Adkins,
to approve budget amendment No. 33 to increase general fund
revenues by appropriating $145,000 in fund balance available;
deposit in Sheriff/jail; $110,000 Prof. health in-services
line item; and $35,000 to food & service supplies line
item.

Aye-Barry NelsonNay-Edgar Mullins

Virginia Meador

Betty Cornett

Doug Stallard

Bob Adkins

Robby Robbins

Jeff Salyers

IN
RE:RESOLUTION-PSA
REMITTANCE TO COUNTY/ANNUAL AUDIT

Jeff
Salyers made a motion to table the adoption of this resolution
until next month to give the County Administrator time to
review the letter from PSA Director Danny Buchanan and ascertain
whether or not it meets the County's requests.Betty Cornett seconded the motion.

Doug
Stallard made a substitution motion to adopt the resolution
as submitted.

The
motion died due to lack of second.

Chairman
Stallard asked for a vote on the main motion to table until
next month.

Aye-Barry NelsonNay-Doug Stallard

Virginia Meador

Edgar Mullins

Betty Cornett

Bob Adkins

Jeff Salyers

Robby Robbins

IN
RE: ORDINANCE/ SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL REAL
ESTATE

A
public hearing was held on held on May 1, to receive citizens'
comments regarding a proposed land use ordinance for agricultural
properties.There
were several citizens in favor of the proposed ordinance
but none in opposition.

A
motion was made by Bob Adkins, seconded by Betty Cornett,
to approve the ordinance as presented.

Aye-Barry NelsonNay- None

Betty Cornett

Doug Stallard

Jeff Salyers

Edgar Mullins

Bob Adkins

Abstain:Virginia Meador (Because she owns farm land)

Robby Robbins (Because he owns farm land)

ORDINANCE #2003

(Said
ordinance is on file in the County Administrator's Office)

IN RE:RESOLUTION REGARDING
OVERTIME PAY

A
motion was made by Edgar Mullins to approve the resolution
expressing opposition to the proposed federal rules and
legislation concerning overtime pay.Robby Robbins seconded the motion.

There
was some discussion on the language in the proposed legislation
regarding the overtime pay, who would be eligible, etc.

Attorney
Mullins stated that it is her understanding that the FLSA
designates who is eligible to be paid for overtime, etc.She understood the legislation to mean that it would
not change the workweek but would make changes with the
FLSA of those who would qualify for overtime or if they
would only receive comp time.

Since
there were so many unanswered questions regarding this legislation,
a substitute motion was made by Bob Adkins, seconded by
Doug Stallard, to table the resolution for further information.

Aye-Virginia MeadorNay-Barry
Nelson

Betty CornettEdgar Mullins

Doug StallardRobby Robbins

Jeff Salyers

Bob Adkins

IN RE:APPOINTMENT / IDA

A
motion was made by Jeff Salyers, seconded by Bob Adkins,
to appoint Ralph David Mullins to fill the unexpired term
of Emmet Low, Jr. on the Wise County IDA.

The
motion was unanimously approved.

IN RE:APPOINTMENT / ARCH'S

It
was the consensus of the Board to table this appointment
until next month for further information on its activities,
etc.

IN RE:FISCAL STATUS REPORT

The
fiscal status report through April was given to Board members
for their information and review.

IN RE:COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S
REPORT

Administrator
Sealover advised that each Board member has been given a
copy of the proposed annual budget for FY 2003-04 with a
two page summary overview.He asked that the Board give consideration to holding
a workshop prior to the public hearing that has been scheduled
for June 5.

IN RE:PROCLAMATION -
PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY AND POLICE WEEK IN WISE COUNTY

A
motion was made by Jeff Salyers, seconded by Robby Robbins,
to approve the proclamation proclaiming May 15 as Peace
Officers' Memorial Day and May 11-17 as Police Week in Wise
County.The
motion was unanimously approved.

IN RE:TIRE TIPPING AGREEMENT
(SCOTT COUNTY)

A
motion was made by Jeff Salyers, seconded by Bob Adkins,
to approve the Tire Tipping Agreement with Scott Scott County
as presented.The
motion was unanimously approved.

IN RE:BUDGET AMENDMENT
# 34

A
motion was made by Jeff Salyers, seconded by Barry Nelson,
to approve budget amendment #34 to increase General Fund
revenues $35,000 (grant); distribute among several line
items in the Wise DEVELOP budget.The motion was unanimously approved.

A
motion was made by Jeff Salyers, seconded by Betty Cornett,
to approve budget amendment No.36 to increase General Fund
revenues by $60,300 (grant); add to Dept. of Social Services
budget: Foster Parent Training.The motion was unanimously approved.

IN RE:TRANSFER OF FUNDS
FROM RESERVE FOR EMERGENCIES/CONTINGENCY LINE ITEM

A
motion was made by Jeff Salyers, seconded by Bob Adkins,
to transfer $485 to Treasurer's Office supplies line item:
cost of DMV "stops" (vehicle registration).The motion was unanimously approved.

A
motion was made by Bob Adkins, seconded by Betty Cornett,
to transfer $1400 to Sheriff/Law Enforcement Prof. SVS -
other line item: Medical Examiner and Court Appointed Attorney
fees.The motion
was unanimously approved.

A
motion was made by Bob Adkins, seconded by Virginia Meador,
to transfer $15,300 to IDA: Enterprise Zone Tax Abatement
(Sykes): and landscaping for Verizon facility.The motion was unanimously approved.

IN RE:PROCLAMATION OF
RECOGNITION/POWELL VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL AND POWELL VALLEY
HIGH SCHOOL

A
motion was made by Virginia Meador, seconded by Betty Cornett,
that the Board adopt a proclamation recognizing the technology
and the parliamentary procedure groups of the SCCLA at Powell
Valley Middle School and Amber Smith from Powell Valley
High School for their representation of Virginia at the
national meet in Philadelphia.The motion was unanimously approved.

BOARD COMMENTS

There
was some discussion on the gravel fund balance for this
fiscal year.

ADJOURN

A
motion was made by Robby Robbins, seconded by Betty Cornett,
to adjourn the meeting.The motion was unanimously approved.